Dr. Dennis Graber was born and raised in Sioux Falls, SD. He attended Washington High School and graduated from Augustana College in 1965. After doing a variety of things after college including flying military jet fighters, he got a late start in dentistry, entering dental school, at the age of 31. In 1978, he graduated from the University Of Nebraska College Of Dentistry and came back to Sioux Falls. Dr. Graber says the great team in his office has helped make that decision to go back to school the best decision he's made other than the one to ask his wonderful wife, Ruth, to marry him.
Dr. Graber has two grown and married children. Becky and her husband live in Ft. Worth, TX, where she is in the banking business. Nate and his wife Kristen and son Rory now live in Burlington, VT. He is an F-16 pilot instructing with the Vermont Air Guard after 15 years of flying F-16s in the Air Force all over the world. Dr. Graber has two grown stepchildren, Baron and Rachel, both working in Sioux Falls. His hobbies include traveling (usually to see the kids), driving his restored '58 Plymouth Fury and going to Nebraska Husker games.
Dr. Aaron Aadland was raised in Valley Springs, where his parents still live. After graduating from Brandon Valley High School, he left for college in the Big City. He traveled fifteen miles to attend Augustana College in Sioux Falls. He really enjoyed his time at Augie, where he made a lot of good friends. After college he entered the working world for a few years before heading to Omaha for dental school at Creighton University. While Omaha was a nice place to live, both Dr. Aadland and his wife Jody were anxious to get back to Sioux Falls!
Dr. Aadland's wife is from Harrisburg originally, and all of her family is in the area as well. Jody is a neonatal ICU nurse at Avera McKennan Hospital. She and Dr. Aadland met while she was a nursing student at SDSU. They have two wonderful young children, Soren and MAcy, and an energetic dog, Peyton. In his free time, Dr. Aadland enjoys golf, baseball games, and most of all spending time with his kids - especially outdoors.
Drs. Dennis Graber, Aaron Aadland, Cody Henriksen and our team at Dental Comfort Center want to know: what do your winter plans look like? Do you have any plans for an exciting family vacation? Are you hanging out around town? Catching up on sleep? Spending time with friends? Let us know!
At the Dental Comfort Center, our team knows the way you care for your teeth at home doesn’t just affect your oral health – it can impact your overall health as well. In recent years, researchers have found clear links between the mouth and other parts of the body, and the evidence is especially impactful for people with diabetes.
It’s almost that spooky time of year again! Whether you are going door-to-door trick or treating, attending a party dressed in a clever, silly or scary costume, or simply getting together with friends and family to watch scary movies, Drs. Dennis Graber, Aaron Aadland, Cody Henriksen and our team want you to keep in mind the following tips from our friends at the American Dental Association to help reduce tooth-decay.
At the Dental Comfort Center, we know nobody likes getting plaque on their teeth. Here are five other ways you can avoid that dreaded enemy of the teeth, courtesy of WebMD.
Everybody is jumping on the electric toothbrush bandwagon in recent years, with many experts in the dental field claiming electric toothbrushes provide superior dental care. It’s true that electric toothbrushes are recommended for those who can’t do a good job brushing manually or who have arthritis or other conditions. But manual toothbrushes do have some advantages, according to an article we recently found including:
Access to your account, 24/7. Sounds simple and convenient, doesn’t it?
Drs. Graber and Aadland understand that not everyone is thrilled to see the dentist. But we strive to bring you the best and most comforting experience at each visit. We’d like to know: What is it about Dental Comfort Center that makes you comfortable or puts you at ease? Is it something about our pleasant office environment? Our friendly staff or Dental Comfort Center?
The world around us is always changing and evolving, whether it’s the latest gadget you ordered online or through new technology for your teeth! Recently, we read an article in the New York Times about dental implants, and how they are becoming increasingly favored over bridges to replace lost teeth. One thing to remember about dental implants is that they need to be cared for just like your regular teeth; daily brushing and flossing are a must! 
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